Silver standard fight colors Ohio convention report
The Findlay meeting of the Ohio Prohibition state convention discussed the financial plank, endorsing free coinage with a 10 to 1 ratio, while opposing the silver camp. Speakers argued for income tax, women’s suffrage, and government control of railroads, with tariffs as negotiating tools. Bland’s nomination and Kentucky support were explored through lobby-driven maneuvers and possible two-thirds rule changes.
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Ohio
Findlay
Whitney
Brice
Russell
Massachusetts
Bland
Mia Gouri
Kentucky
Chicago
Missouri
Stone
Liottera
Eponkors
Blond
Carlide
Stevens
Blund
Atone
Explosion at Jackson woolen mill injures workers
Steam pipes in the drying room of a Jackson Tennessee woolen mill exploded on Thursday morning. No fatalities were reported though a number of operatives suffered serious injuries.
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Jackson, Tenn
Assassination of Persian Shah Shocks Tehran
Cable from Secretary Olney reports the assassination of Nasr-ed-Dine, Shah of Persia, by a disguise wearing assassin at the Shah Abdini Azim shrine. The new shah Mouzaffer-ed-Dine, heir presumptive, is preparing to assume the throne as Tehran braces for political disruption.
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Olney
United States
Alexander McDonald
Teheran
McDonald
Persia
Nasr-ed-Dine
Mohammed
Paris
Europe
Shah
Mouzaffer-ed-Dine
Murza Waleahd
Mahammad Alimirya
Nasr-od-Dine
State Department
Jennings
Tholosean
Niab-es-Saltanes
Muzaper ed-Din
Tabriz
Cartal
World Methodist meeting in Cleveland to decide major questions
The quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens in Cleveland with 537 delegates from around the world. Over the next thirty days key issues include women’s participation in church law making, extending the five year limit for pastors in a church, and revising rules on popular amusements.
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Cleveland
Methoiat Episcopal Church
Reduction in Miners Wages Near Birmingham Alabama
Miners employed by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company face wage cuts from 40 to 37 1 2 cents per ton starting May in Birmingham area. The move affects over 9 000 workers across Slosa Iron and Steel, Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing, and related firms. A sliding scale tied coal price to wages, with previous iron price declines triggering the cut after review by a miners committee. The contract expires July 1.
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Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Birmingham
Ala
Slosa Iron and Steel Company
Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company
Tennessee Company
Peace Reigns After Capitol Menace Between Hall and Money
A Friday Washington report says hostilities between congressmen Hall and Money have ceased. Money avoided violence following warnings from allies and the Mississippi man’s tirades were dropped. Both men were present at the Capitol, but observers say they will not acknowledge each other in the future.
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South
Georgia
Hotty Green
Bfort
Eame
Wall Street
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Wallatreet
Grant
Mr. Cleveland
Monro
Dun & Co
J. W. Goopsurrn
Atlanta Constitution
Hall
Money
Colonel Money
Missouri
Mississippi
Capitol
Illinois Republicans Hear McKinley Boomed at State Convention
Illinois Republican state convention opened in Springfield with a boisterous demonstration for McKinley. Speakers Calhoun and others were cheered as the party endorsed honest money, favoring silver only to maintain parity with gold. The platform backs protection, reciprocity, coast defenses, an enlarged navy and sympathy with Cuban revolutionaries.
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McKinley
Illinois
Springfield
Calhoun
Hammond's Life Saved Death Penalties Remitted in South Africa
Cable from Pretoria reports that death penalties on John Hays Hammond Colonel Rhodes and other Johannesburg Reform Union members were remitted. Punishment substituted pending decision. Judge called it his painful duty to impose extreme sentences but urged executive clemency.
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South Africa
Pretoria
W. ¢. Leyds
South Africa Republic
Jacobus A. Dewit
John Hays Hammond
Rhodes
Johannesburg
East Chicago Iron and Steel resumes full operation
The East Chicago Iron and Steel Company resumes operations last Saturday. The mill will run day and night employing 500 men. All departments are active and previous difficulties have been resolved.
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East Chicago Iron and Steel Company
Publisher Munro Dhad Dies Suddenly in Pine Hill
New York dispatch reports George Munro died suddenly at Pine Hill Ostskills while supervising repairs on his country home. Medical exam shows heart failure as cause. He built a fortune publishing cheap editions of standard literature in New York. Maxy your knife cases of flnanel stitching it into compartments.
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New York Dispatch
George Munro
Pine Hill
Ostskills
New York
Not Afraid of It Yells Fire Till I Am Heaven
A Detroit Tribune excerpt describes two bell boys, one shouting fire until heaven and the other suggesting a different yell. The second boy resembles an orthodox deacon in appearance as the scene unfolds.
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Detroit Tribune
Trinity of Evite Biliousness and Biliousness Cure
An old Gesundheit ad promotes Hostetter's Bidimach Bitters claiming relief from a triad of evils stomach headaches and bowels with cures for dyspareunia rheumatism and related complaints. It touts nervousness willfulness and constipation as well and urges daily use for best outcomes.
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Otter
Hostetter
Oxford Tradesmen Fined For Selling Amorlent Hant
Several Oxford tradesmen were fined $25 each for selling Amorlent hant ae drishs. The item described as unique and invaluable appears as part of a broader discussion praising a new set of reference volumes by Jarned called Eltyor Ready Reference, noted for its comprehensive histories, historical maps, and wide coverage.
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Oxford
Apalasso
Roseny
Pt Ag
Wheelnan
Desperate Remedies Advertised for Skin Eczema Relief
A reader in Savannah Georgia describes persistent eczema and relief found in Terrenine, with mail order offer at 60 cents per box. Separate notices tout Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, Krive's Miracle, Dr Kline cure, Piso’s Cure for consumption, and Hindercorns corn remover, typical early 20th century patent medicine pitches.
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Byori
Chy
Sirrat Boverat
Mall
Winslow
Krive
Kline
Arch St. Phila. Pa
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Sam Inman
Goc
Mexico
Yidna
Altgeld
Carlinio
Carlisle
Hoky Smith
Herbert
Alabama
Carlisle and Company
Altgold
Shah OF
Hammond
Munro Dhad
Savannad
D. Buchmorelen
Lexington
Nfii
Hoods
I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mats
Simonte
Hood's
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Hox It
Brockton
Mags
Rootheer
Charles E. Co
Ladelphis
Superior
Beaver Falls
Cuba
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